US Bridges

Nfa A526 over Dry Creek

Fair

Cheatham County, Tennessee · 2.5 M. Sw. SR12. · Structure no. 11019350001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A526 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A526 over Dry Creek in Cheatham County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A526
CrossesDry Creek
Location2.5 M. Sw. SR12.
RouteCounty Highway 526
CountyCheatham County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.20347, -87.05832
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2020)
Projected traffic432 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$193,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A526 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A526 over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A526 over Dry Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A526 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A526 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.